2019 Fiat 124 Spider: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider at 29–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
29–30
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Fiat dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Fiat 124 Spider recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider, newest first.
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software
NHTSA 24V694000Reported Sep 18, 2024
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. A3B)
Units affected
15,835 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y92)
Units affected
1,622 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. The impeller inside the fuel pump may be deformed, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y92.
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NHTSA 19V068000Reported Feb 5, 2019
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V20)
Units affected
8,950 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Risk
If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V20.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Fiat 124 Spider fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Fiat 124 Spider crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2019 Fiat 124 Spider NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Fiat 124 Spider owner complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider, most recently on Mar 19, 2024. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Fiat 124 Spider complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Seat belts
3
Fuel/propulsion system
2
Engine
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Unknown or other
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
